Mott Gym
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Robert A. Mott Gymnasium is a 3,032 seat, indoor multi-purpose stadium
on the campus of California Polytechnic State University
in San Luis Obispo
, California
.
game against Whittier College
. Cal Poly prevailed 70-69.
The stadium underwent major renovations in 1998 by local construction firm Santa Margarita Construction Corp. The seating was completely redone and arena-style chairbacks were added to Mott Gym in addition to upgraded heating and ventilation systems.
Mott Gym also contains the Cal Poly Mustangs trophy case, as well as the Mustang Hall of Fame. For the Cal Poly athletes, men's and women's locker rooms were renovated in 1999 and Mott Gym also houses the Mustang Strength Complex, the Cal Poly Athletics Academic Resource Center, and offices for Cal Poly coaches.
Named after Robert A. Mott, a physical education faculty member and department head from 1946-78. While working at Cal Poly, Mott was also the coach of the Mustangs baseball and men's basketball teams before he was named the P.E. Department head after World War II.
In 2005, Mott Gym hosted the Pac-10 Wrestling Championships. Teams, officials and fans from Arizona State, Boise State, Oregon, UC Davis, Cal Poly, Oregon State, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal State Fullerton, Stanford, and Portland State flocked to Mott gym with the total attendance for the two day event reaching 7,738. The Mustangs finished the meet in fourth place and crowned one individual champion, Vic Moreno at 125 pounds.
1997 marked the second time in three years an NBA team held its preseason camp at Mott Gym. In 1995, Mott Gym was the site of the 1995-96 Golden State Warriors training camp. Chris Mullin, Latrell Sprewell, B.J. Armstrong and No. 1 pick Joe Smith put on a show during an open practice to the public drawing a standing room only crowd of over 4000. In 199 the Sacramento Kings conducted their one-week camp at Cal Poly. Like the warriors, the Kings opened doors to the public for an intra-squad scrimmage to conclude camp.
Mott Gym has been home to numerous NCAA playoffs (most recently in 2006, the first and the second round's of NCAA Volleyball Tournament to sold out crowds) and championships over the years, as well as hosting various concerts, exhibitions and sporting events. Names like Eddie Money, The pretenders, The Doors, Ike and Tina Turner, Los Angeles Lakers and Bill Cosby are just a few of the names that have performed at Mott Gymnasium.
in 1980 the men's basketball team hosted New Hampshire College in a Division II NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal. 1998-99 marked the first nationally televised game at Mott Gym as ESPN-2 carried the Cal Poly Idaho game. Several games have been broadcast live on Fox Sports West before capacity crowds.
and Cal Poly Mustangs women's basketball teams, as well as the Cal Poly Mustangs women's volleyball team, are the primary tenants of Mott Gym. In addition to the basketball and volleyball programs, the Cal Poly Mustangs men's wrestling team also calls Mott Gym home.
Multi-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
on the campus of California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University, or Cal Poly, is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The university is one of two polytechnic campuses in the 23-member California State University system....
in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
History and renovations
Mott Gym was inaugurated in September 1960 and hosted its first match on 1 December 1960, a Cal Poly Mustangs men's basketballCal Poly Mustangs men's basketball
The Cal Poly Mustangs men's basketball team represents California Polytechnic State University, located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference. The team began playing at the Division 1 level in 1994...
game against Whittier College
Whittier College
Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier, California. As of January 2009, the college has approximately 1540 enrolled students.-Overview:...
. Cal Poly prevailed 70-69.
The stadium underwent major renovations in 1998 by local construction firm Santa Margarita Construction Corp. The seating was completely redone and arena-style chairbacks were added to Mott Gym in addition to upgraded heating and ventilation systems.
Mott Gym also contains the Cal Poly Mustangs trophy case, as well as the Mustang Hall of Fame. For the Cal Poly athletes, men's and women's locker rooms were renovated in 1999 and Mott Gym also houses the Mustang Strength Complex, the Cal Poly Athletics Academic Resource Center, and offices for Cal Poly coaches.
Named after Robert A. Mott, a physical education faculty member and department head from 1946-78. While working at Cal Poly, Mott was also the coach of the Mustangs baseball and men's basketball teams before he was named the P.E. Department head after World War II.
In 2005, Mott Gym hosted the Pac-10 Wrestling Championships. Teams, officials and fans from Arizona State, Boise State, Oregon, UC Davis, Cal Poly, Oregon State, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal State Fullerton, Stanford, and Portland State flocked to Mott gym with the total attendance for the two day event reaching 7,738. The Mustangs finished the meet in fourth place and crowned one individual champion, Vic Moreno at 125 pounds.
1997 marked the second time in three years an NBA team held its preseason camp at Mott Gym. In 1995, Mott Gym was the site of the 1995-96 Golden State Warriors training camp. Chris Mullin, Latrell Sprewell, B.J. Armstrong and No. 1 pick Joe Smith put on a show during an open practice to the public drawing a standing room only crowd of over 4000. In 199 the Sacramento Kings conducted their one-week camp at Cal Poly. Like the warriors, the Kings opened doors to the public for an intra-squad scrimmage to conclude camp.
Mott Gym has been home to numerous NCAA playoffs (most recently in 2006, the first and the second round's of NCAA Volleyball Tournament to sold out crowds) and championships over the years, as well as hosting various concerts, exhibitions and sporting events. Names like Eddie Money, The pretenders, The Doors, Ike and Tina Turner, Los Angeles Lakers and Bill Cosby are just a few of the names that have performed at Mott Gymnasium.
in 1980 the men's basketball team hosted New Hampshire College in a Division II NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal. 1998-99 marked the first nationally televised game at Mott Gym as ESPN-2 carried the Cal Poly Idaho game. Several games have been broadcast live on Fox Sports West before capacity crowds.
Tenants
Currently, the Cal Poly Mustangs men's basketballCal Poly Mustangs men's basketball
The Cal Poly Mustangs men's basketball team represents California Polytechnic State University, located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference. The team began playing at the Division 1 level in 1994...
and Cal Poly Mustangs women's basketball teams, as well as the Cal Poly Mustangs women's volleyball team, are the primary tenants of Mott Gym. In addition to the basketball and volleyball programs, the Cal Poly Mustangs men's wrestling team also calls Mott Gym home.